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Josepha OBIN

Dublin

Summary

people - performance - structure

Performance-oriented Sales Leader with strategic and analytical approach. I have demonstrated success in sales and team management with a strong emphasis on building and nurturing high performance teams that consistently exceed targets. My extensive experience in the EMEA region has honed my ability to navigate complex market dynamics, identify growth opportunities. I excel in fast-paced environments and am dedicated to fostering cross-functional collaboration for sustainable success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Business Development Manager

Kneat Solutions
Dublin, Ireland
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead a global team of 6 BDRs.
  • Increased team's pipeline by 40% since November through strategic initiatives.
  • Increased the conversion rate from SQL to Opp by 20% since January.
  • Optimized GTM processes to align with strategic goals, improving efficiency and maximizing profitability.
  • Facilitated cross-functional teamwork, ensuring alignment with business development objectives.
  • Implemented AI solution in BDR prospecting.

Senior EMEA Manager, Business Development

NITRO, Inc.
Dublin, Ireland
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Leading, managing, coaching and inspiring a team of 6 BDRs covering EMEA to achieve high performance.
  • Developing and implementing comprehensive enablement programs for the entire EMEA Sales Team and the SDR NAMER Team to enhance the Team's operational excellence.
  • Collaborating proactively with cross-functional teams including Sales Leaders, Marketing, Revenue & Operations, Enablement, Partners to drive pipeline growth.
  • Conducting performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Implementing and developing operational standards, policies and procedures

Key Achievements

  • Manager Award : Q3-2022 Quota Winner.
  • Built from scratch the EMEA BDR Team, focused exclusively on outbound activities
  • Doubled the pipeline in EMEA region through strategic planning and execution (H2 FY22)
  • Spearheaded initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders that led to the penetration of new markets and acquisition of new logos.

EMEA Manager, Business Development

NITRO, Inc.
Dublin, Ireland
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Train, Coach and Manage a Team of 8 SDRs, using tactics to improve motivation.
  • Organize monthly Blitz and Pipe Power week with the SD org and AE Teams.
  • Create comprehensive sales plan to improve company’s market presence in EMEA and maximize sales performance (Alignment, Career Matrix, Enablement Sessions…).
  • Expand cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
  • Reduce process bottlenecks by training and coaching SDRs & BDRs on Cold Calls, Objection Handling, Basho Emails and performance strategies.
  • Innovate in launching always-on "Industry Campaigns" with BDR, AE and Marketing Teams.

Key Achievements

  • Exceeded sales target by achieving 120% of our Outbound pipeline driven by a customer-focused approach.
  • Increased Reps Productivity from 50% to 90% driven by operational excellence.
  • Talent Development : 6 promotions to AEs.
  • Developed and authored the comprehensive SDR Playbook, providing a standardized framework and best practices for the entire company.

Team Lead, Senior BDR, EMEA NGO

SALESFORCE.ORG
Dublin, Ireland
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Trained a Team of 6 BDRs
  • Conducted training and mentored BDRs to promote productivity and accuracy
  • Assisted in recruitment of 10 new team members
  • Generated new business opportunities to fuel sales pipeline (strategic research, cold calling, emails…)
  • Implemented advanced reporting tools and dashboards, providing real-time insights through Tableau.

BDR for RoEMEA NGO

SALESFORCE.ORG
Dublin, Ireland
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • 550k closed by AEs – 400 qualified opportunities : $7M of pipeline sourced
  • Collaborated with 8 Key Account Executives to set pipe generation strategies
  • Participated in the organization of various events by generating pipe (World Tour, Basecamps…)
  • Average of 110% of target attainment monthly

Maternity Leave

Salesforce.org
04.2018 - 09.2018

BDR for EMEA Educational Institutions

SALESFORCE.ORG
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • $273k closed by AEs – 131 qualified opportunities : $2.2M of pipeline sourced
  • Established pipe strategies to overachieve
  • Outreached relevant prospects and customers to help them to have more impact
  • 125% Monthly Target (on average)

Team Lead, SDR, French Market

SALESFORCE.COM, SMB
Dublin, Ireland
03.2016 - 08.2017
  • Team leader of 13 SDRs
  • Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with each team member to discuss their progress, provide feedback and set performance goals.
  • Collaborated with the Sales Operations team to gather and analyze relevant data and insights for better decision-making.
  • Optimized outreach methods to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team


Sales and Marketing Project Manager

CASINO GROUP / C’Discount.com
Paris, France
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Chief interlocutor with C’Discount.com (negotiate quantity and prices, plan future orders)
  • Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations

Education

Effective Business Communication

University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
01-2022

Master in Economics -

Montpellier Business School
Montpellier, France, France
01-2015

Master in International Management -

Yunnan University of Finance And Economics
Kunming, China, China
01-2013

Skills

  • Sales Qualification Methodology: Sandler, ANT, MEDDIC
  • Salesforce, HubSpot
  • LinkedIn Sales Nav, SalesLoft, Gong, SeamlessAI, ZoomInfo, Lusha, DemandBase, Vidyard, Cognism, Lead IQ, CloudTalk
  • Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Slack
  • Tableau
  • Mondaycom; Lattice; Greenhouse; Bamboo

Languages

English (Fluent), French (Native), Spanish (Business), Chinese (Beginner)

Affiliations

  • 100m Race - French Champion (2001-2002-2003)
  • Athletics: 15 years' club: 100m, 200, Perch and Crossfit
  • Football : 2 years' student association
  • Piano : 10 years HSC Music School

Timeline

Global Business Development Manager

Kneat Solutions
11.2023 - Current

Senior EMEA Manager, Business Development

NITRO, Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2023

EMEA Manager, Business Development

NITRO, Inc.
05.2021 - 07.2022

Team Lead, Senior BDR, EMEA NGO

SALESFORCE.ORG
07.2020 - 05.2021

BDR for RoEMEA NGO

SALESFORCE.ORG
09.2018 - 05.2021

Maternity Leave

Salesforce.org
04.2018 - 09.2018

BDR for EMEA Educational Institutions

SALESFORCE.ORG
09.2017 - 03.2018

Team Lead, SDR, French Market

SALESFORCE.COM, SMB
03.2016 - 08.2017

Sales and Marketing Project Manager

CASINO GROUP / C’Discount.com
09.2014 - 10.2015

Effective Business Communication

University College Dublin

Master in Economics -

Montpellier Business School

Master in International Management -

Yunnan University of Finance And Economics
Josepha OBIN